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Benjamin Moore2162-40

Peanut Shell

With a focus on versatile tones, Peanut Shell (2162-40) is a standout Brown in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#C09D73

LRV

35.18

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Light Reflectance Value
35.18
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Cloud Cover
Peanut Shell
Cloud Cover vs Peanut Shell
Cloud Cover
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Cloud Cover
OC-25 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

At LRV 80 vs 35, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.

Hazelnut Cream
Peanut Shell
Hazelnut Cream vs Peanut Shell
Hazelnut Cream
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Hazelnut Cream
2161-60 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

At LRV 75 vs 35, Hazelnut Cream is decisively the brighter choice.

Peanut Shell
Silhouette
Peanut Shell vs Silhouette
Peanut Shell
Silhouette
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Silhouette
AF-655 · LRV 10

Peanut Shell reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 10), opening up a space where Silhouette encloses it.

Peanut Shell
Simply White
Peanut Shell vs Simply White
Peanut Shell
Simply White
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90

Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 35), opening up a space where Peanut Shell encloses it.

Similar Colors

Baked Cumin
Peanut Shell
Baked Cumin vs Peanut Shell
Baked Cumin
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Baked Cumin
1062 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barley Harvest
Peanut Shell
Barley Harvest vs Peanut Shell
Barley Harvest
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Barley Harvest
1070 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Farm Fresh
Peanut Shell
Farm Fresh vs Peanut Shell
Farm Fresh
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Farm Fresh
AF-360 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Butternut Squash
Peanut Shell
Butternut Squash vs Peanut Shell
Butternut Squash
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Butternut Squash
1090 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Peanut Shell
Van Courtland Blue
Peanut Shell vs Van Courtland Blue
Peanut Shell
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 31) makes Peanut Shell the marginally brighter of the two.

Nocturnal Gray
Peanut Shell
Nocturnal Gray vs Peanut Shell
Nocturnal Gray
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 14, Peanut Shell is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spruce
Peanut Shell
Blue Spruce vs Peanut Shell
Blue Spruce
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Peanut Shell reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.

Normandy
Peanut Shell
Normandy vs Peanut Shell
Normandy
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 22, Peanut Shell is decisively the brighter choice.

Feather Gray
Peanut Shell
Feather Gray vs Peanut Shell
Feather Gray
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Feather Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 35), opening up a space where Peanut Shell encloses it.

Bachelor Blue
Peanut Shell
Bachelor Blue vs Peanut Shell
Bachelor Blue
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 12-point LRV gap (35 vs 24) makes Peanut Shell the marginally brighter of the two.

Chiswell Blue
Peanut Shell
Chiswell Blue vs Peanut Shell
Chiswell Blue
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Chiswell Blue
CW-660 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 6-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Peanut Shell the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Palm Desert Tan
Peanut Shell
Palm Desert Tan vs Peanut Shell
Palm Desert Tan
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Palm Desert Tan
1123 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 8-point LRV gap (43 vs 35) makes Palm Desert Tan the marginally brighter of the two.

Brunswick Beige
Peanut Shell
Brunswick Beige vs Peanut Shell
Brunswick Beige
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Brunswick Beige
1061 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 4-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Brunswick Beige the marginally brighter of the two.

Peanut Shell
Stone House
Peanut Shell vs Stone House
Peanut Shell
Stone House
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Stone House
1039 · LRV 49

At LRV 49 vs 35, Stone House is decisively the brighter choice.

Decatur Buff
Peanut Shell
Decatur Buff vs Peanut Shell
Decatur Buff
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Decatur Buff
HC-38 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 5-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Decatur Buff the marginally brighter of the two.

Cafe Royal
Peanut Shell
Cafe Royal vs Peanut Shell
Cafe Royal
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Cafe Royal
1130 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Cafe Royal reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Peanut Shell
Warm Tan
Peanut Shell vs Warm Tan
Peanut Shell
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Warm Tan
2162-30 · LRV 19

Peanut Shell reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 19), opening up a space where Warm Tan encloses it.

Bryan Ochre
Peanut Shell
Bryan Ochre vs Peanut Shell
Bryan Ochre
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Bryan Ochre
CW-390 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

A 6-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Peanut Shell the marginally brighter of the two.

Peanut Shell
Richmond Gold
Peanut Shell vs Richmond Gold
Peanut Shell
Richmond Gold
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Richmond Gold
HC-41 · LRV 31

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Maple Syrup
Peanut Shell
Maple Syrup vs Peanut Shell
Maple Syrup
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Maple Syrup
1105 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gettysburgh Gold
Peanut Shell
Gettysburgh Gold vs Peanut Shell
Gettysburgh Gold
Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore
Gettysburgh Gold
1064 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Peanut Shell
2162-40 · LRV 35

Peanut Shell reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 19), opening up a space where Gettysburgh Gold encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#C09D73
RGB192, 157, 115
HSL33° 38% 60%
CMYK0 18 40 25
CIE LabL: 67.0 a: 7.2 b: 26.9
XYZX: 0.37 Y: 0.37 Z: 0.21